Alexis and her husband, Jim, 47, an entrepreneur, live in Newport Beach with their three young children.

Gretchen’s ex-boyfriend, Jay Photoglou told RadarOnline.com exclusively: “Gretchen and I meet the Bellino’s through mutual friends. We socialized with them last fall just weeks after Jeff Beitzel (Gretchen’s fiancée) passed way. Alexis knows all about our relationship.”

Gretchen has denied being in a relationship with Jay, but at times contradicted herself and admitted they were together.

Jay told RadarOnline.com that last fall, “Gretchen spilled the beans about our relationship to Alexis and her relationship with Jeff. She told Alexis she was merely Jeff’s caregiver.

“Alexis knows the real story behind Gretchen’s masquerade. It’s going to be interesting how Bravo plays their relationship with each other this coming season.

“Alexis seems like a nice person, but who knows what is bound to happen as long as she is friends with Gretchen.”